On September 1, 2021, Texas’s constitutional carry law went into effect. The term “constitutional carry” refers to the rights under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to carry a handgun without needing a license or permit. However, before you walk out of your home with your handgun, … [Read more...] about Texas’s Constitutional Carry Law
New Texas Law Targets Soliciting Prostitution
When Texas passed H.B. 1540 on September 1, 2021, it became the first state in America to make solicitation of prostitution a felony. Traditionally, Texas law enforcement’s focus on prostitution has been on the sellers, but these new penalties show a change to equally target buyers of sex. Texas … [Read more...] about New Texas Law Targets Soliciting Prostitution
Accused of Kidnapping your Child
In Sugar Land, it is a crime for a parent, relative, or other loved one to take, hide, or keep a child from the other parent or person that has rights to the child. Most accusations of kidnapping a loved one are from the other parent of the child. This crime often happens during contentious custody … [Read more...] about Accused of Kidnapping your Child
How Common are DWI Blood Warrants in Texas
When you get pulled over for a DWI in Texas, the officer can ask you to submit to a breath or blood test. If you deny consent, the officer can get a blood search warrant if specific criteria are met. A blood search warrant allows a medical professional to collect a suspect’s blood sample and test it … [Read more...] about How Common are DWI Blood Warrants in Texas
CARES ACT: Small Business Grants and Allegations of Misappropriations of Funds
On June 15, 2020, Fort Bend County launched the $22 million Fort Bend County Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program to help vulnerable businesses get through the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides grants up to $10,000 to cover local businesses’ most immediate financial needs. The … [Read more...] about CARES ACT: Small Business Grants and Allegations of Misappropriations of Funds
Civil Asset Forfeiture from Criminal Activity in Sugar Land, Texas
Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement officers to seize an individual’s personal property when they suspect it is connected to criminal activity. Sugar Land law enforcement can seize any type of property, including cash, cars, houses, farm equipment, and jewelry. Technically, the state of … [Read more...] about Civil Asset Forfeiture from Criminal Activity in Sugar Land, Texas
Recent Gun Law Changes Sugar Land, TX Residents Should Know About
Several new Texas gun laws went into effect in September 2019. The laws were designed to ease gun restrictions, and all Sugar Land residents should be aware of the changes. Below is a rundown of the nine new gun laws. Defense to Trespass Laws It is against Texas law to bring your … [Read more...] about Recent Gun Law Changes Sugar Land, TX Residents Should Know About